The MCAT CARS Podcast

By Ryan Gray, MD with Jack Westin

The CARS section of the MCAT gives thousands of premeds nightmares every night. Whether you're an ESL student, lack confidence while reading, or are a slow reader like me, Jack Westin and the Medical ... more

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January 20, 2021 111: Voting Prediction: Finding Trends in an MCAT CARS Passage
Today we look at trends in the author's voice and context specifics. Join us as we dive into this passage on elections and voting outcome predictions.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Jack Westin
Link to the article:
https://reallifemag.com/what-the-chart-wants/
...more
18min
January 13, 2021 110: Is Charity Crowdfunding Just A Game of "Would You Rather?"
Does charity crowdfunding create similar choices to "Would You Rather?" That's what Jack and I discuss in today's thought-provoking MCAT CARS practice passage.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Jack Westin
Link to the article:
https://reallifemag.com/mercy-markets/
...more
20min
January 07, 2021 109: Where to Find the Main Idea in an MCAT CARS Passage
Finding the author's main point in an MCAT CARS passage takes practice. Today, we'll give you a few tips for how to sift through the details to find it. Join us!
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Jack Westin
Link to the article:
https://harpers.org/archive/2020/10/reason-not-the-need-self-storage
...more
16min
December 30, 2020 108: How to Find Clues in the Details of an MCAT CARS Passage
Today, we examine an MCAT CARS practice passage about Google Earth and discuss the importance of reading a passage and paying attention to the details.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Jack Westin
Link to the article:
https://reallifemag.com/springtime-everywhere/
...more
25min
December 23, 2020 107: How to Approach "Easy" MCAT CARS Passages
What should you pay attention to when you come across straight-forward passage on the MCAT? Jack gives us tips for how to tackle deceptively-easy passages
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Jack Westin
Link to the article:
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2046694228515/pleasant-dreams
...more
17min
December 16, 2020 106: Does the AAMC Ask Polarizing Questions on the MCAT?
Our passage today is about a topic that might be considered controversial—QAnon. Will you see these types of passages on the MCAT? Listen and find out.
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18min
December 09, 2020 105: How Does Individual Adaption Contribute to Evolution?
Today we talk about assumptions and the connections we make as we tackle this MCAT CARS passage about adaptability and evolution. Join us!
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Jack Westin
Link to the article:
https://theconversation.com/chimpanzees-in-volatile-habitats-evolved-to-behave-more-flexibly-it-could-help-them-weather-climate-change-143125
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17min
December 02, 2020 104: Does Training Your Brain Help You in the Real World?
Today's passage is all about brain training. Maybe it will help you with your MCAT CARS prep! Don't forget to read the text first and then come back and listen.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Jack Westin
Email [email protected]
Link to the article:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-brain-training-actually-work/
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21min
November 18, 2020 103: A Philosophical Passage About Memes and CAPTCHAs
What do memes and CAPTCHAs have in common? That's the question we hope to answer in today's MCAT CARS passage. Follow along!
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Jack Westin
Link to the article:
https://reallifemag.com/camera-traps/
...more
27min
November 11, 2020 102: Understanding an Article about Surveillance in Nature
We practice our critical reading skills with an article about surveillance in nature and rural areas. Listen as we break down the author's perspective!
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Jack Westin
Link to the article:
https://reallifemag.com/camera-traps/
...more
19min

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